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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Jack O.
Hicks
September 26, 1937 – September 17, 2021
Obituary
Jack O. Hicks 83 of Apollo Beach, FL passed away Friday 9-17-2021 after a brief illness.
Jack was born Sept 26, 1937, in Sharkey, KY to the late Willis and Rusha (Kegley) Hicks. Jack graduated from Fleming County High School and joined the US Air Force 1954-1959. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to LaRue, Ohio where his family had moved from KY. He later became part owner of 'Coonie's Place', then purchased the LaRue Lumber Company which he operated until 1982. During this time, he started working for the US Postal Service in the railway division and then became a rural route carrier.
He served on the LaRue council and was elected Mayor of LaRue for 10 years. In 1967, he was elected to the position of Ohio State Commander of the Disabled American Veterans. He went on to hold numerous national offices, and in 1972 was elected to the office of National Commander, where he was the youngest person to ever hold this office. He helped serve many veterans with their claims and benefits over the years.
During this time in 1980 he was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to serve as a Presidential appointment on the National Highway Safety Committee. At that time, he was working at the Marion County Auditors office. Upon moving to Apollo Beach, he went to work for Cox Lumber in 1986 up until his retirement.
In November 1996 Governor George Voinovich of Ohio nominated him for induction into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.
He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Am-Vets, VFW, Lions Club, and US Air Force Sergeants Association.
Jack is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sue Hicks; daughter Jackie (Doug) Carr of Marion, OH; Son Jeff (Pam) Hicks of Houston, MS. Stepdaughter Robin (John) Wilson of Apollo Beach, FL. Grandchildren Nicole Sayre, Tiffany Sayre, and Megan Parker of Marion, OH, Alec Wilson of Apollo Beach, FL. Great grandchild Franklin Weaver of Marion, OH. Sisters Barb Adams of Marion, OH, Jo Creamer of LaRue. OH, Pam Warner of Marion, OH. Brothers Dan (Claudia) Hicks of LaRue, OH and Rick Hicks of Cardington, OH and many nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he loved dearly.
Preceding him in death were his parent's Willis & Rusha Hicks, Brother William (Bill) Hicks. brother-in-law Jerry Adams, Jim Warner, and sister-in-law Nancy Hicks.
He will be buried in Sarasota National Cemetery with Military Honors at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be made to Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc. 4210 77th ST E, Palmetto FL 34221.
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Jack was born Sept 26, 1937, in Sharkey, KY to the late Willis and Rusha (Kegley) Hicks. Jack graduated from Fleming County High School and joined the US Air Force 1954-1959. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to LaRue, Ohio where his family had moved from KY. He later became part owner of 'Coonie's Place', then purchased the LaRue Lumber Company which he operated until 1982. During this time, he started working for the US Postal Service in the railway division and then became a rural route carrier.
He served on the LaRue council and was elected Mayor of LaRue for 10 years. In 1967, he was elected to the position of Ohio State Commander of the Disabled American Veterans. He went on to hold numerous national offices, and in 1972 was elected to the office of National Commander, where he was the youngest person to ever hold this office. He helped serve many veterans with their claims and benefits over the years.
During this time in 1980 he was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to serve as a Presidential appointment on the National Highway Safety Committee. At that time, he was working at the Marion County Auditors office. Upon moving to Apollo Beach, he went to work for Cox Lumber in 1986 up until his retirement.
In November 1996 Governor George Voinovich of Ohio nominated him for induction into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.
He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Am-Vets, VFW, Lions Club, and US Air Force Sergeants Association.
Jack is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sue Hicks; daughter Jackie (Doug) Carr of Marion, OH; Son Jeff (Pam) Hicks of Houston, MS. Stepdaughter Robin (John) Wilson of Apollo Beach, FL. Grandchildren Nicole Sayre, Tiffany Sayre, and Megan Parker of Marion, OH, Alec Wilson of Apollo Beach, FL. Great grandchild Franklin Weaver of Marion, OH. Sisters Barb Adams of Marion, OH, Jo Creamer of LaRue. OH, Pam Warner of Marion, OH. Brothers Dan (Claudia) Hicks of LaRue, OH and Rick Hicks of Cardington, OH and many nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he loved dearly.
Preceding him in death were his parent's Willis & Rusha Hicks, Brother William (Bill) Hicks. brother-in-law Jerry Adams, Jim Warner, and sister-in-law Nancy Hicks.
He will be buried in Sarasota National Cemetery with Military Honors at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be made to Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc. 4210 77th ST E, Palmetto FL 34221.
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